SOS K9 Inc.

05/27/2026

🐾 Meet the K‑9 Team 🐾

👮‍♂️ Deputy Jacob Ostrowski & 🐕 K‑9 Ruckus

Deputy Ostrowski has been in law enforcement for 13 years, serving 5 years with the Shawano Sheriff's Office, and has been partnered with K‑9 Ruckus for about a year and a half.

K‑9 Ruckus is a highly trained working dog skilled in detecting narcotics, tracking fleeing or missing people, locating discarded items with human scent, and physically apprehending or protecting when needed; making him an essential partner in keeping his handler and community safe.

Deputy Ostrowski describes Ruckus as a sweet but stubborn little brother at heart. Noting that Ruckus is a high‑drive Belgian Malinois who can flip from a fearless, stand‑your‑ground intensity to a loving, loyal boy who adores his mama and handler. ❤️🐾

Deputy Ostrowski and Ruckus trained in Beaton, Ontario, Canada at Working K9.ca with the lead trainers, Tony Pallotta and Rue McCloskey, who are described as wonderful people and masters of their craft. 🇨🇦🎓

Together, they form one of the most dedicated teams playing a vital role in keeping Shawano County safe. 💙🚓

05/21/2026

🐾 FIRST‑EVER SOS K‑9 Gun Raffle 🐾

Be part of history with our first ever S.O.S. K‑9 Gun Raffle, raising funds to support our hardworking K‑9, Ruckus, and the future of our program.

🎟️ Tickets are just $20 and only 200 are available!

📅 Drawing: August 1, 2026 at 5 PM
🏌️‍♂️ Where: Shawano Lake Golf Course during our Annual Golf Tournament
⭐️You do NOT have to be present to win.

🔥 Prizes Include:

• Benelli Nova 12 GA Synthetic
• R***r American G2 6.5 Creedmoor
• Tisas 9DS 9mm (1911)
• Tactacam Reveal Ultra Cell Cam
• Vortex Rangefinder

📍Where to Get Tickets:
Pick yours up at Village Veterinary Clinic in Bonduel, or from our team selling throughout the community.
🚫 Tickets cannot be mailed.
⚖️ All federal and state laws apply.

Every ticket helps fund training, equipment, and care for K‑9 Ruckus, keeping our community safe and supported. Let’s make this first‑ever raffle a huge success! 🐶💪

04/14/2026

Yesterday, retired K9 Arres was peacefully put down following an unexpected health issue. While Arres served the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office with honor from 2017 to 2024, he spent his retirement where he was always more than a working dog, at home with his handler and family.

Even after his years of service ended, Arres remained a loyal companion, protector, and beloved member of the family who cared for him every day. The bond between a K9 and handler does not end with retirement, and this loss is especially profound for those who knew and loved him most.

We honor Arres for his years of dedicated service and remember him not only as a dependable partner, but as a cherished companion. Please keep his handler and family in your thoughts as they mourn this difficult loss.

Thank you for your service and your loyalty, Arres. Rest easy.

07/23/2025

SOS K9 Golf Outing is Saturday, August 2nd at Golden Sands. We fixed the sign up issue you may have had. Sign up by July 30th at www.sosk9shawano.com

01/27/2025

Last call for bowlers for this Saturday!
2 spots open at noon
1 spot open at 3pm
message us today!

01/06/2025

It appears our website is down during bowling sign up. If you'd like to register a team, please message us with team name, captain info and time slot. Before the site went down, we started getting teams filling up the time slots. Register today to bowl February 1st!

08/02/2024

We have some great raffle and auction prizes for tomorrow! Blackstone grill, custom knife, wooden flag and get-a-way packages! Swing by Shawano Lake Golf Course after 4 to enter and you don't have to be a golfer!

07/29/2024

Final Call! The golf outing is this Saturday shotgun start at 11. Sign up today at

Shawano County K-9 Unit

11/28/2023

Who needs to shop for Christmas??? Our online store is still open.. lots of great ideas for Christmas presents!

Welcome to the online store. This online store has been developed to greatly simplify the team gear ordering process for you. To get started, just select the appropriate sizes and quantities for the items below.

08/17/2023

Our online store is up and running! Please click the link below to place an order! Thank you for your continued support!!

Welcome to the online store. This online store has been developed to greatly simplify the team gear ordering process for you. To get started, just select the appropriate sizes and quantities for the items below.